Blackpool Road is in Kirkham, Preston and in Fylde district.
PR4 2RF is located in the Kirkham North electoral ward, within the English
Parliamentary constituency of Fylde. This postcode has been in use
since 2003-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blackpool Road, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2RF and displays a report on the
quality of
life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR4 2SF, PR4 2SA, PR4 2ER, PR4 2EZ, PR4 2SW, PR4 2SG, PR4 2RD, PR4 2UG, PR4 2ES.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plot 4 West End Residential Park Blackpool Road, Preston, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-03-01 | £200,835 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4out of 4 | The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham Victoria Road, Kirkham PR4 2BT | 1,214 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | Kirkham and Wesham Primary School Nelson Street, Kirkham PR4 2JP | 1,313 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School Garstang Road North, Wesham PR4 3DE | 1,370 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 4out of 4 | Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School Dubside, Wrea Green PR4 2WQ | 1,440 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 4out of 4 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham Garstang Road North, Medlar-with-Wesham PR4 3HA | 1,875 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2out of 4 | Carr Hill High School Royal Avenue, Kirkham PR4 2ST | 2,442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - not rated | Kirkham Grammar School Ribby Road, Kirkham PR4 2BH | 917 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 4out of 4 | Kirkham Pear Tree School 29 Station Road, Kirkham PR4 2HA | 1,671 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| - not rated | Linton School Kirkham Road, Freckleton PR4 1HX | 2,608 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| - not rated | Bracken School 1 Harbour Lane, Warton PR4 1YA | 3,990 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buraq Express Limited | 7 Blackpool Road | 342 yd | |
| Dine Contract catering (Kepak Ltd) | St. Georges Park | 608 yd | |
| The Hive | Ribby Hall Leisure Village, Ribby Road | 751 yd | |
| The Pancake Hut | Ribby Hall Leisure Village, Ribby Road | 751 yd | |
| Blend Coffee House | Ribby Hall Leisure Village, Ribby Road | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Tavern | St. Georges Park | 608 yd | |
| Harrisons Bar | Ribby Hall Leisure Village, Ribby Road | 751 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sport And Leisure (Ribby Hall Village) Ribby Road | artificial grass pitch, golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 542 yd |
| Kirkham Grammar School RIBBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 816 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Median download speed | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.
In 2023, 53 crimes were reported
near Blackpool Road .
70% of streets in the UK are more dangerous.
This street can be considered safe.
The most common type of crime was
violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of PR4 2RF.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the
Open Government Licence.
| All Crimes | 53 |
| Violence And Sexual Offences | 23 |
| Anti Social Behaviour | 10 |
| Other Theft | 6 |
| Vehicle Crime | 5 |
| Public Order | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Bicycle Theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft From The Person | 1 |
List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of PR4 2RF.
| Month | Crime Type | Outcome | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12 | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified | On or near Ribby Road | 439 yd |
| 2023-12 | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation | On or near Ribby Road | 439 yd |
| 2023-12 | Anti-social behaviour | On or near Wood Close | 318 yd | |
| 2023-12 | Anti-social behaviour | On or near Wood Close | 318 yd | |
| 2023-12 | Public order | Unable to prosecute suspect | On or near Wood Close | 318 yd |
| 2023-11 | Anti-social behaviour | On or near Danson Drive | 301 yd | |
| 2023-11 | Other theft | Unable to prosecute suspect | On or near Ribby Road | 439 yd |
| 2023-11 | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation | On or near Old Tarnbrick Way | 171 yd |
| 2023-11 | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect | On or near Wood Close | 318 yd |
| 2023-10 | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect | On or near Parkinson Lane | 365 yd |
PR4 2RF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in PR4 2RF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 40 |
| Full-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Female | 49 |
| Male | 59 |
| Single | 20 |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58 |
| Separated | 1 |
| Divorced | 10 |
| Widowed | 7 |
| Very good health | 57 |
| Good health | 21 |
| Fair health | 28 |
| Bad health | 1 |
| No qualifications | 13 |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11 |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15 |
| Apprenticeship | 11 |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12 |
| Degree or Similar | 30 |
| Other | 3 |
| Black Caribbean | 1 |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4 |
| White | 100 |
| Other | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 100 |
| European Union | 5 |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1 |
| Oceania | 1 |
| Born in the UK | 100 |
| 10+ Years | 4 |
| 2-5 Years | 3 |
| United Kingdom | 97 |
| Ireland | 2 |
| France | 1 |
| Italy | 1 |
| No passport held | 5 |
| No religion | 32 |
| Christian | 68 |
| Jewish | 2 |
| Not answered | 7 |